Adjusted Hours and Impacts

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia: Last entry to PETRONAS Gateway to Asia will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25th, to accommodate setup for Wild After Hours: Malayan Tapirs (18+).

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf will have daily access to the main indoor habitat from 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, especially when the calf is nursing, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.

Prehistoric Park Seasonal Closure: Prehistoric Park will be closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favorable weather conditions.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

Exploration Asia
The Exploration Asia Redevelopment project is officially underway! While there are some viewing impacts in the area, you can still visit many of your favourite species.

Species Viewable: Bactrian camels, Komodo dragons, white-handed gibbons, Malayan tapirs, red-crowned cranes, Turkmenian markhors, Amur tigers, wild boar, and Pallas’s cats. Plus, our Dalmatian pelicans can be found in their temporary home at Land of Lemurs!
Species Not Viewable: Snow leopards and red pandas have been relocated during construction, but don’t worry – these beloved species will be back in 2026.

Taylor Family Foundation Polar Bear Sanctuary
Polar bear – Our male polar bear ‘Siku’ will not be viewable from October 20-22 while his habitat undergoes maintenance. Thank you for your understanding.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Exploration Asia, the zoo’s West Gate will remain closed for the 2025 season and is expected to remain closed until at least 2028/2029. This necessary step supports the safe movement of visitors while we undertake exciting improvements to animal habitats and visitor experiences.

Northern Rockhopper Penguins, 'Trista' and 'Isolda'

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New Arrivals in Penguin Plunge

January 14, 2025 | 1 minute read

Get ready for some rocking news – two female northern rockhoppers have joined our penguin colony!

These two new arrivals came to us from a facility in Vienna, the result of nearly two years of communication and planning. After a few days adjusting behind the scenes, the currently unnamed females made their debut on the beach in Penguin Plunge and quickly began exploring their new home and meeting their fellow penguins. The one-year-old female has a brown wingband and is smaller compared to the other rockhoppers, while the nine-month-old female does not yet have her distinctive crest of yellow feathers and sports a white wingband.

Stop by Penguin Plunge today to raise a flipper and wave hello!

New Arrivals in Penguin Plunge

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